Man of the Year - Champions of Friendship

By: Matt Ritter and Aaron Karo Bleav
  • Summary

  • As seen in the New York Times, on NPR, and the TODAY Show, Man of the Year is the #1 friendship podcast in the country! Comedians and friendship experts Matt Ritter and Aaron Karo will help you make new friends, reconnect with old ones, and build lifelong social fitness. Each November they award a gigantic Man of the Year trophy to one of their childhood friends – a tradition that has kept their crew going strong since the '80s. But the country is currently facing a friendship recession – 15% of men report having zero close friends – and they’re on a mission to change that with tips, hacks, and decades of hilarious stories.
    2022
    Show more Show less
Episodes
  • #116 - Friendship Therapy
    Jan 28 2025

    Couples go to therapy to work out their issues, and now there's a growing trend of friends doing the same thing. Would you ever consider friend therapy? We debate the pros and cons of working it out with your friend on this week's episode of Man of the Year.

    Watch this episode on YouTube!

    Get MOTY merch at manoftheyearpodcast.com

    Man of the Year on Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok

    Matt Ritter on Instagram, TikTok, and X

    Aaron Karo on Instagram, TikTok, and X

    Show more Show less
    32 mins
  • #115 - Good Friends Have Hard Conversations
    Jan 21 2025

    This episode delves into the theory that good friends have hard conversations, emphasizing that addressing conflict is essential to building strong and meaningful relationships. Avoiding tough topics may seem easier, but it often leads to resentment or distance. By embracing honest, respectful dialogue, friends can resolve misunderstandings, strengthen trust, and create deeper connections. Hard conversations might feel uncomfortable, but they’re a crucial part of maintaining healthy, lasting friendships.

    Watch this episode on YouTube!

    Get MOTY merch at manoftheyearpodcast.com

    Man of the Year on Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok

    Matt Ritter on Instagram, TikTok, and X

    Aaron Karo on Instagram, TikTok, and X

    Show more Show less
    32 mins
  • #114 - How To Make A Friend: Part II
    Jan 14 2025

    This is the second half of our two part series that breaks down all of our tips into a very clear straightforward step by step process on how to make friends. Please check out Episode 113 for the full picture!

    Watch this episode on YouTube!

    Get MOTY merch at manoftheyearpodcast.com

    Man of the Year on Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok

    Matt Ritter on Instagram, TikTok, and X

    Aaron Karo on Instagram, TikTok, and X

    Show more Show less
    30 mins

What listeners say about Man of the Year - Champions of Friendship

Average customer ratings

Reviews - Please select the tabs below to change the source of reviews.